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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1914

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The Municipal Election

Western Grazier · Saturday 7 February 1914 · page 2

This event took place on Saturday last and passed off very quietly there being nothing to show that anything unusual was taking place, till after…

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Election of Mayor

Western Grazier · Saturday 7 February 1914 · page 2

Thursday afternoon a special meeting of the Council was held to elect a Mayor for the current Municipal year. There were present—Ald. F. W…

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The Rand Labor War. Speeches in Parliament; Counsel for the Deported's Address. (Reuter's Massages. Capetown

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 February 1914 · page 8

Mr. P. Smith, barrister, appeared a the bar of the House of Assembly to day on behalf of the deported Labor men. He recalled Dinizulu's and…

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Unionists Want General Election. an Appeal to the King. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 February 1914 · page 4

It is expected that some of the Unionist members of the House of Lords will move and support an amendment to the Address from the Throne,…

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City Band Meeting. Annual Balance-sheet. Election of Officers

Barrier Miner · Monday 9 February 1914 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Broken Hill City Band was held in the practice room, Crystal-street, yesterday afternoon. There was a large…

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When Parliament Reassembles. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 10 February 1914 · page 2

Sir John Forrest's statement to the effect that the main object of the Federal Government in calling Parliament together on April 15 was to secure…

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British Parliament. Opened on Tuesday. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 4

The British Parliament was opened to-day. King George and Queen Mary were present in state. The day was fine, and a vast and…

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Imperial Parliament. the Opening Yesterday. the King's Speech. (Reuter's Message.) London, Tuesday Evening

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 8

King George, in his speech from the Throne at the opening of Parliament to-day, rugrotted the unsuccessful efforts that had'been made to solve.the…

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Home Rule. to Be Discussed in Parliament. Party Tactics Foreshadowed. (Reutor's Messages.) London

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 11 February 1914 · page 4

With the view to emphasising the gravity of the Ulster crisis, the Opposition intend to abandon the customary general discussion on the Address…

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The Imperial Parliament the Home Rule Bill. Mr. Asquith Makes a Promise: (Reuter's Message.)

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 February 1914 · page 4

Mr. Asquith (the Prime Minister), in the course of his speech in the House of Commons on Mr. Long's a mendment to the Address- in-Reply…

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Exciting Mayoral Election. Lots Drawn Twice

Barrier Miner · Thursday 12 February 1914 · page 4

Great interest and excitement was eviuced over the Wollongong mayoral election last Friday (says the 'Sun"). In consequence of the defeat of the late…

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Exciting Mayoral Election. Lots Drawn Twice

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 February 1914 · page 4

Grent interest and excitement was evineed over the Wollongong mayoral election Iast Friday (Says the "Sun"). In consequence of the defeat of the late…

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An Election Protest. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 February 1914 · page 2

A petition has been lodged with the Governor by Mr. J. P. Lynch, of Woollahra, against the return of Mr. A. H. Grimm to the Legislative Assem…

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Cable News Opening of the Imperial Parliament

Western Grazier · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 2

King George opened the Imperial Parliament in State. The Speech regretted the unsuccessful effort to solve the Home Rule problem by agreement…

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Leith By-election. London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 8

The following candidates the announeed for the Leith burgh election rendered vacaat by the resignation of the Right Hon. R. Muaro-Forguson,…

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Bethnal Green By-election. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 February 1914 · page 6

It is announced that Major sir Matthew Wilson will oppose the reelection of Mr. C. F. G. Masterman at Bethnal Green, who has been raised to…

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Hospital Board. Election of New Officials

Barrier Miner · Monday 16 February 1914 · page 8

The first meeting of the newly-elected Hospital Board of Management was held in the secretary's ofiice last night, when Mr. W. E.Wainwright occupied…

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Poplar By-election. Probable Candidates. (Reuter's Message.) London

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 February 1914 · page 4

It is probable that Mr. Clark (Unionist), Mr. Yeo, at one time Mayor (Liberal), and Mr. Jones (Labor) will be the candidates for the vacancy…

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Election Petitions. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 17 February 1914 · page 2

A petition disputing the return of Mr. Grimm for Ashburnham seat in the Legislative Assembly, has been lodged with the chief electoral officer, Mr…

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The State Elections. Peittions Against Returns Lodged. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 18 February 1914 · page 4

Two more petitions were lodged yesterday with the Governor against the return of candidates at the recent State elections. One was by Mr…

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